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Bali WTO deal to benefit SMEs, says Domingo

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The agreement on the Bali Package reached at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 9th Ministerial Meeting,which is designed to streamline trade and give developing countries more options for food security,...

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'APEC talks crucial to WTO trade deal deadline'

October 5, 2013 - 11:00pm

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is hoping that crucial talks during APEC meetings will help it put together sweeping trade facilitation measures before a December deadline in what would be its first global deal...

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Phl continues to support APEC

April 19, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippines continues to support the Asia Pacific Economics Cooperation pact.

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Phl urges WTO members to prioritize SMEs

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | December 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The Philippines has urged of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to prioritize small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small farmers in the ongoing trade talks as they are most vulnerable to market uncertainties...

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Phl affirms commitment to Doha round

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has affirmed the country’s commitment to the stalled Doha Development Round during the recently concluded APEC summit in Hawaii.

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APEC summit begins with focus on trade, integration

November 12, 2011 - 9:06pm

Leaders of the 21 economies in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) community arrived Friday to convene their annual summit, while trade ministers and foreign ministers from the economies have focused ...

Phl joins other countries in pushing forward Doha talks

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The Philippines has joined other countries in moving forward the negotiations in the long-stalled Doha Development Agenda, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

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Need for Asia and Europe dialogue cited

By Pia Lee-Brago | October 8, 2010 - 12:00am

The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Brussels reaffirmed the importance of the strategic dialogue and common commitment between Asia and Europe.

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RP in talks with China, Taiwan on FTAs

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The Philippines is in negotiation with Taiwan for a possible free trade agreement (FTA) and at the same time requesting for a possible FTA with China.

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DTI exec clarifies "shady"provisions in rules of trade

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“Our goal really is to help improve the export performance of the Philippines,” this according to Bureau of International Trade Relations of the Department of Trade and Industries Assistant Director...

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